Free agents that caught my eye.
Peyton Hillis (if BJGE leaves) I know he wasnt a fav of mcdaniels but BB usually has a thing for bringing in guys who dominated the pats (Ocho, Wes)
Brandon Lloyd (follows Mcdaniels, WW is our major priority tho). I will say that this is a bumper year for free agent WR's so the pats might be able to snag some below market WR for not much.
Oline and TE i think we are set. However i would not be surprised with another vet TE hoping to hit gold like crumpler.
DE/OLB: Mario Williams (obviously the pipe dream but it's a no brainer), Mark Anderson is another i am impressed with and think would be great to bring back to fight it out for OLB and sub-rusher. (shaun ellis is one i am waiting on pending the playoffs push as i had a theory he was brought in for experience in the playoffs... we'll see)
Only lb i would really look at is Spencer from the cowboys.
CB's i'd rather through the draft personally. Always bring in a few JAG's
Saftey would like a look at Landry or Goldson. Both i think obviously outweigh the talent we have there atm.
The saftey and CB position is intriguing because it really depends upon in BB thing Devin is the answer at FS of whether he is a CB who has had a bad year
I agree on your Safety choices Cousin. I want to throw one in the ring whom I think has Rodney characteristics. From Rotoworld:
Cardinals SS Adrian Wilson is due a $3 million roster bonus in March.
It's on top of his $6.5 million salary, and a lot to pay for a 32-year-old "box" safety. Pro Football Focus did grade Wilson as the second best cover safety in football this past season. He had 65 tackles and one interception.
No way the Cards pay him $9.5mm. The size, intelligence, experience, locker room presence and talent and desire to win would make Wilson a fit here.
I think that OLB is a need and I think that even as a back up, Guyton is a gonner as is Cunningham. In a 4-3 our OLB starters are Nink and Mayo. You have to keep Mayo on the field and Ninc has had a superb year and seems to be progressing. Fletcher can play inside out or DE. But.....I have a hybrid in mind to play OLB and DE.
I think Carter resigns and Anderson has been much better as the season progressed but it there an upgrade for the Ellis/Anderson DE combo opposite Carter at least as a strater? Mario is obvious but I can't see him getting out of Houston. How about 6'5" 260 lb DE/OLB Trevor Scott of Oakland? He is still young. He has been dinged the last two years (ACL) but his first two he had 12 sacks. He has OLB and DE experience and if healthy, maybe a steal. He will not demand much $.
I have two to consider as valuable 2012 roster adds. How about CB Cortland Finnegan? He is a tough kid and will pound you and tackle (75 in 2011). He is still young. He and Wilson would make the Defense mean with Chung and Spikes.
I think BB looks at Reggie Wayne. Mutual respect. Maybe still the best route runner in the NFL and can get open. At 34 he is not as swift but he has the experience to be open and who wants him one on one with Gronk, Hernandez and WW running around. An upgrade on the
still-decent-but-not-demanding-double-coverage-anymore Branch for sure? Reggie has more size as well.
These guys are realistic additions. My thoughts?:
Wilson S -Experience, toughness, can cover and size
Finnegan CB -Toughness and speed. Youth.
Wayne WR -Will get open. Has size. Experience on a complex passing Team unlike Ocho.
Scott OLB/DE -Showed promise but has been dinged . Good size and on the cheap. Still young.
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